Top 8 Sugar buying requests in United Arab Emirates are visible now on Freshdi: there are eight active, quality‑vetted RFQs included below drawn from Freshdi's verified-buyer pool as of August 21, 2026. The list includes small container inquiries up to multi‑thousand‑ton requirements and several explicit ICUMSA 45 requests, so suppliers can choose which offers match their capacity and payment tolerance.
Key Takeaways
- Active RFQs: 8 Sugar requests are listed in this article drawn from Freshdi's pool.
- Verified buyers: All eight listings show is_verified_buyer = 1; trust ratings among listed buyers range from 4.4 to 4.8 out of 5.
- Most-named product/grade: ICUMSA 45 or variants (Icumsa 45, Icumsa 45 Brazilian, Icumsa 45 White) appear in 5 of the 8 RFQs.
- Terms transparency: 8 of 8 RFQs state a trade term; 8 of 8 RFQs state a payment term or payment instruction (some allow multiple options).
- Majority trade term and ports: CIF is the majority trade term among the RFQs and the most frequently named destination is Dubai / United Arab Emirates (multiple mentions including Jebel Ali and Dubai Port).
- Product split: Requests include generic Sugar, Indian White Sugar, ICUMSA 45 variants and Brazilian ICUMSA 45 — suppliers should match grade listings to be considered.
Scope: These figures describe Sugar buying requests posted on Freshdi by United Arab Emirates-based buyers as of August 21, 2026; they record stated buyer intent on this one platform, not the wider United Arab Emirates sugar import market.
Sugar Buyer Demand in United Arab Emirates at a Glance
| No. | Metric | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Active United Arab Emirates RFQs | 155 |
| 2 | Median Quantity | 12500000.0 KG |
| 3 | Most Requested Port | United Arab Emirates |
| 4 | Most Requested Trade Term | CIF |
| 5 | Most Requested Payment Term | LC |
| 6 | Last Updated | August 20, 2026 |
The data box above shows Freshdi records 155 active United Arab Emirates Sugar RFQs (last updated August 20, 2026) with a platform median quantity of 12,500,000 KG and CIF/LC as the dominant commercial terms. For suppliers this means high variance in order size but clear preference for CIF delivery and letter-of-credit payment structures across many buyers. At a high level buyers repeatedly reference grade (ICUMSA 45), containerized packaging and standard documentary payment requirements; certification and exact packaging details are less frequently specified in the short request text.
Top 8 Sugar RFQs in United Arab Emirates
| No. | RFQ (linked) | Quantity & Unit | Grade / Spec | Destination Port | Trade Term | Payment Term | Target Price / Budget | Posted |
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| 1 | Sugar | 500000 Tons | Not specified | UAE | CIF | L/C | Not specified | 2026-08-08 |
| 2 | Indian White Sugar | 1100 metric ton | Indian White Sugar | United Arab Emirates | CIF | LC or COFACE and SINOSURE | Negotiable | 2026-08-19 |
| 3 | I'm looking for Sugar Icuma 45 | 100000 MT | ICUMSA 45 | Dubai | To be discussed with sellers | SBLC, LLC, L/C | Not specified | 2026-08-09 |
| 4 | I want to buy Sugar Icumsa 45. | 1 twentyfoot container | ICUMSA 45 | United Arab Emirates | CIF | 30% Advance and rest against BL | Negotiable | 2026-08-07 |
| 5 | sugar | 4 20-foot Container | Not specified | Jebel Ali, United Arab, Ae (JEA) | CIF | Other | Not specified | 2026-08-10 |
| 6 | Icumsa 45 Sugar | 25000 metric tons | ICUMSA 45 | Saudi Arabia | CIF | L/C | Negotiable | 2026-08-10 |
| 7 | Sugar Like Icumsa 45 White Brazilian Sugar. | 1250 metric ton | ICUMSA 45 (White Brazilian) | Dubai Port, United Arab Emirates | CIF | L/C | Negotiable | 2026-08-08 |
| 8 | Icumsa 45 Brazilian Sugar | 100 tons | ICUMSA 45 (Brazilian) | United Arab Emirates | CIF | L/C | Negotiable | 2026-08-09 |
These are live buying requests and quantities or status can shift as buyers close out.
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1. Sugar
Sugar requests 500000 Tons and specifies CIF trade term with L/C payment. Suppliers should prepare a CIF quotation that includes freight and insurance to the UAE and an L/C-compliant invoice and packing list. This request names 500000 Tons and ships to UAE under CIF/L/C.
2. Indian White Sugar
Indian White Sugar requests 1100 metric ton on CIF with payment via LC or COFACE and SINOSURE. Suppliers from India or those able to provide export credit agency guarantees should highlight COFACE/SINOSURE familiarity in the quotation. This request names Indian White Sugar and ships to United Arab Emirates under CIF.
3. I'm looking for Sugar Icuma 45
I'm looking for Sugar Icuma 45 wants 100000 MT and lists multiple acceptable origins (India, Vietnam, Philippines, Brazil) with SBLC, LLC, or L/C payment options. Trade term is "To be discussed with sellers", so the buyer expects negotiation — include origin, lead time, and your preferred Incoterm in first contact. This request names ICUMSA 45 and references Dubai as destination.
4. I want to buy Sugar Icumsa 45.
I want to buy Sugar Icumsa 45. seeks one twenty-foot container on CIF with payment 30% advance and balance against BL — a buyer open to partial advance. Suppliers offering container-ready packaging and quick loading schedules are advantaged. This request names ICUMSA 45 and ships to United Arab Emirates under CIF.
5. sugar
sugar requests 4 20-foot containers to Jebel Ali, with CIF and "Other" payment terms; the buyer prefers local UAE suppliers but leaves payment open. Suppliers based in or able to consolidate in the UAE should respond with unit and total pricing and lead time. This request names quantity 4 20-foot Container and destination Jebel Ali under CIF.
6. Icumsa 45 Sugar
Icumsa 45 Sugar asks for 25,000 metric tons on CIF with L/C payment and expresses interest in a 10–12 month supply agreement. Suppliers able to support long-term scheduling, vessel allocation and regular shipments should propose a rate schedule and lead-time plan. This request names ICUMSA 45 and trade term CIF.
7. Sugar Like Icumsa 45 White Brazilian Sugar.
Sugar Like Icumsa 45 White Brazilian Sugar. requires 1250 metric ton CIF to Dubai Port with L/C payment. Suppliers able to certify Brazilian origin and ICUMSA 45 specification should include origin documentation and typical lab or quality certificates in the first reply. This request names ICUMSA 45 White Brazilian Sugar and ships to Dubai Port under CIF/L/C.
8. Icumsa 45 Brazilian Sugar
Icumsa 45 Brazilian Sugar wants 100 tons CIF to the United Arab Emirates with L/C payment and restricts suppliers to the Middle East. Suppliers in the region with Brazilian-origin supply channels or local stock may be able to meet this quickly. This request names ICUMSA 45 Brazilian and trade term CIF.
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Which Sugar Grades and Specifications Buyers Named
| No. | Grade or product | Number Of Requests Match |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | ICUMSA 45 (ICUMSA/Icumsa/Icumsa 45 variants) | 5 |
| 2 | Indian White Sugar | 1 |
| 3 | Generic "Sugar" | 2 |
Counts overlap where a request names both generic sugar and a grade (for example a long-term ICUMSA 45 programme might be described alongside generic "Sugar").
Most-named value: ICUMSA 45 appears in 5 of 8 requests, approximately 2.5 times as often as the next most-named explicit product (Indian White Sugar appears in 1 of 8 requests). If your product listing does not show ICUMSA 45, you should add that grade or clearly state why an equivalent grade is supplied — buyers searching for ICUMSA 45 will filter accordingly.
Technical specs: only some requests include specification-level detail. The listings that state grade/spec are: I'm looking for Sugar Icuma 45, I want to buy Sugar Icumsa 45., Icumsa 45 Sugar, Sugar Like Icumsa 45 White Brazilian Sugar., and Icumsa 45 Brazilian Sugar. Specific packaging that appears: twenty-foot container and 20-foot container entries in the individual RFQs above. No request here lists moisture or exact purity threshold values in the text provided. Matching a buyer's stated grade and packaging exactly in a quotation reduces back-and-forth and increases the chance your offer is shortlisted.
Order Size, Trade Terms & Payment Terms
Order size. All 8 RFQs include a quantity figure. Smallest-to-largest as given: 1 twentyfoot container (I want to buy Sugar Icumsa 45.), 4 20-foot Container (sugar), 100 tons (Icumsa 45 Brazilian Sugar), 1100 metric ton (Indian White Sugar), 1250 metric ton (Sugar Like Icumsa 45 White Brazilian Sugar.), 25000 metric tons (Icumsa 45 Sugar), 100000 MT (I'm looking for Sugar Icuma 45), 500000 Tons (Sugar). Grouped segments: container-sized (1 container, 4 containers), small bulk (100–1,250 tons), medium bulk (1,100–25,000 tons), large-programme (100,000–500,000+). Responding requires corresponding logistics: container-ready packaging for the first group, export documentation and vessel booking capability for large bulk.
Trade terms. Eight of eight RFQs name a trade term; breakdown: CIF = 7 mentions (Sugar, Indian White Sugar, I want to buy Sugar Icumsa 45., sugar, Icumsa 45 Sugar, Sugar Like Icumsa 45 White Brazilian Sugar., Icumsa 45 Brazilian Sugar), plus one "To be discussed with sellers" (I'm looking for Sugar Icuma 45). The majority CIF implies quotations should include freight and insurance to the named delivery point and specify the named CIF port. A quotation on a different Incoterm will not be directly comparable to CIF offers.
Payment terms. Eight of eight RFQs include a payment term or allowable payment instruments: L/C or variants appears in multiple listings (L/C in several, SBLC/SBLC variants in one, 30% advance and rest against BL in another, and insurer-backed options like COFACE/SINOSURE noted). None leave payment completely empty. Where buyers list multiple options, indicate which you accept and whether you require documentary conditions. Propose L/C at sight or 30% advance plus balance against BL as concrete starting terms if the buyer left options open.
→ Add "CIF" and "L/C" to your listing and state whether you accept partial advance to match the majority of these buyers' search filters and preferences.
Which RFQs Best Match Your Supply Capability?
Large-volume, program supply
Includes Sugar (500000 Tons) and I'm looking for Sugar Icuma 45 (100000 MT) and Icumsa 45 Sugar (25000 metric tons). Suppliers need bulk export capacity, vessel allocation, and documented L/C or SBLC processing capability to respond.
Mid-size bulk and specialized grade (ICUMSA 45)
Includes Sugar Like Icumsa 45 White Brazilian Sugar. (1250 metric ton) and Indian White Sugar (1100 metric ton). Suppliers should provide origin documentation, lab sheets and be ready to accept CIF/L/C terms.
Container and trial orders
Includes I want to buy Sugar Icumsa 45. (1 twentyfoot container) and sugar (4 20-foot Container). These buyers often accept negotiable prices; suppliers should offer clear unit pricing, lead time, and sample availability.
Regional or niche origin requirement
Includes Icumsa 45 Brazilian Sugar (100 tons) which limits suppliers to the Middle East or those that can proof Brazilian origin locally. Suppliers must have regional stock or verified origin certificates.
FAQ
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How do I see full buyer contact details for one of these RFQs?
Buyer contact details are gated on Freshdi; suppliers unlock them by using the platform's contact-unlock credit mechanism and following Freshdi's verification prompts. The RFQ listing page linked above for each request shows the unlock option.
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Are these RFQs verified or trusted?
Each RFQ in this article lists is_verified_buyer = 1 in the platform data; trust_star ratings for the listed buyers run from 4.4 to 4.8. That means Freshdi records the buyer as verified on the platform and displays a trust rating where the buyer supplied it.
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What does CIF and L/C mean for my quotation?
CIF (Cost, Insurance and Freight) means your quotation should include the cost of goods, insurance and freight to the named port. L/C (Letter of Credit) or variants are the most common payment terms here — your offer should include documentary requirements and confirmation whether you accept L/Cs at sight or other timing.
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How current are these RFQs and can they expire?
Each RFQ shows a posted date in the table above and these listings were live as of August 21, 2026. Buyers close and re-post requests frequently; quantities and availability can change, so respond promptly and state your offer validity period.
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Which RFQ should I respond to if I sell ICUMSA 45 sugar?
Respond to the ICUMSA 45 requests: I'm looking for Sugar Icuma 45, I want to buy Sugar Icumsa 45., Icumsa 45 Sugar, Sugar Like Icumsa 45 White Brazilian Sugar., and Icumsa 45 Brazilian Sugar. When replying, match the grade and CIF/L/C terms where stated; including those keywords increases discoverability for "top 8 Sugar buying requests in United Arab Emirates" searches on platform filters.
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How do I submit a compliant quotation?
Prepare a CIF quotation where requested, state your acceptable payment terms (L/C, SBLC, advance structure), include lead time and origin, and attach certificates or lab analyses where grade is specified. To access buyer contact details and submit a formal quotation, unlock the RFQ on Freshdi.




